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Akan

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1. Akan - Noun

2. Akan - Adjective

3. Akan - Proper noun

Meaning

a Kwa language spoken in Ghana and the Ivory Coast

Source: WordNet

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Akan goldweights are a form of small metal sculptures produced over the period 1400–1900, some apparently representing proverbs and so with a narrative element rare in African sculpture, and royal regalia included impressive gold sculptured elements. Source: Internet

Annan and his sister were born into one of the country's Ashanti and Fante aristocratic families; both of their grandfathers and their uncle were part of the Akan aristocracy. Source: Internet

Afterwards, the Akan hold a sombre funeral procession and burial with intense displays of sorrow. Source: Internet

Grebaus arranged the medley from two Kazakh folk songs – “Yapyrai” and “Dudarai,” and two well known signature songs – Akan Seri’s “Karatorgai” and Estai’s “Nazkonyr.” Source: Internet

Among these are: the Ga, Ewe, Akan, Fante, Hausa, Dagomba, Builsa, and Lobi cultures. Source: Internet

During most of the 19th century, Ashanti, the most powerful state of the Akan interior, sought to expand its rule and to promote and protect its trade. Source: Internet

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